SEND English Teacher

Dovetail and Slate; Ringway; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking an experienced English Teacher to join a specialist education organisation supporting young people with SEND and SEMH needs in Manchester. The role involves planning and delivering English lessons, differentiating for individual learners, monitoring progress, and supporting learners to achieve English qualifications while promoting engagement and positive behaviour.

This full-time permanent position offers a £42,000–£47,000 salary, ASAP start, and a collaborative

Qualifications

• Strong English knowledge relevant to GCSE and Functional Skills.
• Recognised teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, PGCE, Cert Ed or DET).
• Experience teaching English, ideally GCSE or Functional Skills.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management.
• Ability to differentiate for individual learner needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons.
• Differentiate to meet individual learner needs.
• Support learners across a range of abilities.
• Monitor, assess and track progress.
• Support learners to achieve English qualifications.
• Build positive relationships and promote engagement.
• Support positive behaviour, attendance and participation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and specialist support staff.
• Help learners develop confidence, communication and progression skills.

Skills

English knowledge

English teaching experience

Classroom management

Differentiation

Learner-focused

Education

QTS

QTLS

PGCE

Cert Ed

DET

Job description

English Teacher - Specialist Education

Location: Manchester
Salary: £42,000 - £47,000 per annum
Start: ASAP
Contract: Full-time Permanent

Are you an experienced English Teacher looking for a new opportunity within specialist education?

We are recruiting for an English Teacher to join a specialist education organisation supporting young people with SEND and SEMH needs.

The Role

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual learner needs.
• Support learners working across a range of abilities.
• Monitor, assess and track progress.
• Support learners to achieve their English qualifications.
• Build positive relationships and promote engagement.
• Support positive behaviour, attendance and participation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and specialist support staff.
• Help learners develop confidence, communication and progression skills.

About You

• Strong English subject knowledge.
• Recognised teaching qualification such as QTS, QTLS, PGCE, Cert Ed or DET.
• Experience teaching English, ideally GCSE and/or Functional Skills.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Able to differentiate effectively for individual needs.
• Passionate, resilient and learner-focused.Experience working with SEND, SEMH, alternative provision or specialist education would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Apply?

• M1-M6 salary scale
• ASAP start
• Specialist education environment
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people
• Supportive and collaborative setting

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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